Class A Delivery Driver

Smart Foodservice Stores; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores in Springfield, IL is seeking a CDL A Delivery Driver to safely deliver food products and support customer satisfaction. You will navigate highways and local streets, back into docks, and unload with care, while maintaining accuracy and safety.

The role requires a valid CDL A, 21+ years old, and FMCSA Clearinghouse registration, with 6+ months of driving experience. Start pay is $32.23 per hour, rising to $34.73 after probation, and top performers can earn up to

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have valid CDL Class A with endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum 6 months commercial driving experience (or 3 months in food/bev delivery).
• FMCSA Clearinghouse registration required.
• Read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Safe driving delivering products to customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Unload products using two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand to designated areas.
• Verify deliveries with customers and collect signatures.
• Provide professional customer service to enhance the customer experience.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards.
• Handle collections and payments when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

CDL A License

English proficiency

Job description

Top performers may earn up to $85K-95K annually!

Our Drivers start at $32.23 per hour , After completion of probation period, wage increases to $34.73 per hour !

Schedule & Location

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Start Time 4am-5am | Springfield, IL

CDL A Delivery Driver - Position Overview

Join us in delivering more than just food; we deliver trust, reliability, and a promise of excellence. You'll safely navigate the highway and city streets, back into tight docks, and unload with precision. The CDL A Delivery Driver role goes beyond simply transporting goods - it's about perfecting the craft of delivery, earning trust mile by mile, and serving as a vital link to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe Driving: Deliver products to our customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Unloading: Skillfully unload products efficiently using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, placing them in the designated storage areas - 100% touch freight.
• Delivery Verification: Verify deliveries with customers & secure signatures.
• Customer Service: Provide professional service to enhance customer experience.
• Equipment Inspection: Conduct pre- & post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards.
• Account Management: Handle collections and payments when applicable.
• Adaptability: All other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

Lift/carry/push/pull/lower 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required. Driving & working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required. Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees. Continuously grasp objects & manipulate objects. Frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel/bend, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• *Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum 6-months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR 3-months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to visit the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders' drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit FMCSA Clearinghouse and click GO to login. If you are able to login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see "Clearinghouse Help" field on the clearinghouse page.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $32.23 and $34.73

Benefits

• Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
• As applicable, this role may also receive Select as appropriate: overtime compensation, retention bonus, component pay (i.e., based on cases, mileage, stops).

*EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***